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Mentor Program
"Leadership has no gender”

Too few women hold leadership roles in sports in Switzerland, and it's time for that to change. Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and passion of women in Swiss sports through our mentorship program. Together, Swiss Olympic, sporti{f}, and SheSkillz Global are proud to offer a transformative experience designed to empower professional women in sports at every stage of their careers.
Partners of this program

In cooperation with
Swiss Olympic

Mentoring Program Overview

Our mentoring program is designed to support and guide women in sports, helping them navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and reach their full potential. Whether you are a professional in a large sports club, a national federation, working with Swiss Olympic, involved in sports at the municipal or state level, a coach, leader, aspiring leader, referee, technical delegate, or board member, you are welcome to apply as a mentee. If you have extensive experience as a female professional in or outside of sports and wish to take on the role of a mentor, we promise a valuable and rewarding journey. We look forward to receiving your application.
FAQS

Mentoring Program Overview

Our mentoring program is designed to support and guide women in sports, helping them navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and reach their full potential. Whether you are a professional in a large sports club, a national federation, working with Swiss Olympic, involved in sports at the municipal or state level, a coach, leader, aspiring leader, referee, technical delegate, or board member, you are welcome to apply as a mentee. If you have extensive experience as a female professional in or outside of sports and wish to take on the role of a mentor, we promise a valuable and rewarding journey. We look forward to receiving your application.
FAQS

Latest Updates

Upcoming Webinar for Members: Women and Leadership: Lead with Confidence

Join us for our next webinar, Women and Leadership: Lead with Confidence.

Speakers: Luana Bergamin, Knut Roppestad, and Guro A. Johnsen

Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 1 PM – 2:30 PM CET
Access the Webinar: Join the meeting now

Available for Swiss sport members.

Ethics Statute of Swiss Sports

The mentoring program is a part of the activities from Swiss Olympic, which means that we all need to read and follow. The Ethics Statute of Swiss Sports can be viewed in its current form on the Swiss Olympic website at www.swissolympic.ch (section: Ethics Statute & Ethics Charter) or will be provided upon request to the other party.

International sport federations need to change their organizations ....

"The international football organizations UEFA and FIFA must focus more on gender equality”, states Karen Espelund, former-Norwegian football official (National and International). “If they don’t change, they’ll end up like dinosaurs at some point, and we all know what happened to them".....

Don't miss out - read the full article!

The mission behind the program

The ‘broken rung’ is the obstacle, not the glass ceiling.

We want to build on SheSkillz Global’s success and proven concept to be a game-changer for women in Swiss sports. Motivated by the McKinsey report (2023), which states that “Women are more ambitious than before the pandemic,” we are confident this applies to women in Swiss sports as well. Together, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition is nurtured and opportunities for women are expanded. With this shared commitment, the sports community can work “step by step” toward achieving the goal of 40% women in sports leadership roles.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE MENTORING PROGRAM

Each mentee will participate in at least four mentoring sessions with their assigned mentor(s). Both mentees and mentors will also attend tailored webinars and gain access to SheSkillz Global’s open webinars. Mentees will collaborate with peers on dynamic topics in task groups, leading to a final presentation delivered to top leaders in Swiss sports and distinguished guests.

Additionally, mentees will have access to a comprehensive toolbox filled with resources to support their career development and daily work. They will meet inspiring female role models, learn from others' experiences, engage with competent speakers, expand their professional networks, and much more.

How does it work?

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Explore the Mentoring Program

Dive into the heart of our Mentoring Program by reading our insightful

"Letters to the Mentees" or "Letters to the Mentors".

Gain a deeper understanding if the program is for you as a mentee or the impact you can make as a mentor.

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Apply and Express Your Interest

MENTEES: You have read the information letter and meet the criteria. When registering, remember to click on the “SOA Mentoring Program” or use the access code provided. The more details you include, the better we can get to know you. Don’t forget to upload your recommendation letter as well.

MENTORS: Interested? Fantastic! Share your interest in becoming a mentor by sending a short email along with your CV to info@sheskillzglobal.com. Don't forget to tell us why mentoring matters to you and to ckeck out the mentoring agreement and check out the Ethic document.

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The selection process for Mentee and Mentor

MENTEES: After completing your profile, those selected for the next round will be invited to an online interview. If you're not selected for the next round(s), you'll still have the option to maintain your profile and apply for a place in the SheSkillz Global open program. You'll receive an informational letter outlining the next steps if you're interested.

MENTORS: Start filling out your profile and It’s important that you give good information about why you want to be a mentor and also, when choosing between the different mentoring topics/areas you give some information so its easy for the mentee and get to learn something about you and your experiences/competence.

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Start the program

Once accepted as a mentee or a mentor, you will be matched on the platform with one mentor from SheSkillz Global and one from the Swiss sports network. Together with your mentors, you will agree on the timing of your first out of four sessions using the video conferencing tool of your choice. Following each session, you will complete a brief online form called 'session minutes,' thoughtfully provided by us. This form allows your mentors to offer feedback and serves as a valuable document to guide your subsequent sessions. If you have any queries along the way, feel free to reach out to us at info@sheskillzglobal.com.

Quotes from the project team

Guro Askheim Johnsen, CEO and Founder of SheSkillz Global, Norwegian living in Switzerland. Quotes: "If nobody else does it, I have to" and "Nobody wins by themselves". Looking back, I have built my career around collaboration and initiative. After earning a degree from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH), I worked for the Norwegian Olympic Committee, I held roles such as Marketing Manager and Project Manager for the Women’s Olympic project, towards the Nagano and Sydney Olympic Games. At the same time as manager for several Olympic Athletes, I in my next job, negotiated the partnership between Adecco Group SA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the Athletes Career Program (ACP). Under my leadership, the program expanded to 25 countries through negotiations with National Olympic Committees and International Federations worldwide. I had with me good competence and experiences from executive positions, when I establish my first company in 2007 and International Recruitment and Human Capital Solution company. All this expertise laid the foundation for SheSkillz Global, where I and my team bring together our combined knowledge to drive the company forward. Additionally, she has served as a board member for WomenSport International and as an advisor to the President and Board of Safe Sport International.

Guro A.Johnsen
Founder, CEO

Together with IBUs Development Director Dagmara Garasimuk
Karin Iten is responsible for equality and diversity at Swiss Olympic. She has many years of expertise in the areas of ethics in sport and the prevention of gender-based violence. As the former managing director of a specialist center for the prevention of sexual abuse, she has supported many organisations in value-based organisational development and specialized in dealing with power and abuse of power. Karin Iten studied environmental sciences at ETH and trained, among other things, in culture change.”

Karin Iten

Matter Expert for Equality and Diversity,
Swiss Olympics
"As a sports scientist and CEO of Bergamin SportConceptions GmbH, Luana successfully connects people and organizations in sports. 'True innovation happens when the right people come together' is her conviction. As former Chef de Mission of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, she understands the importance of strong networks. With the founding of sporti{f} – the community for women in sport, she actively promotes networking and visibility for women in sports. Her strength lies in being a bridge-builder, bringing people together and forging new paths - whether in major sporting events or strategic projects in sports."

Luana Bergamin

Co-President Sport(if) with the IBU president Olle Dahlin
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About the partners

SheSkillz Global

We at SheSkillz Global like to look at ourselves as game changers. We're committed to empowering women through innovative mentoring programs and career advancement opportunities. Join us as we redefine success in sports and champion gender equality worldwide.

SWISS OLYMPIC

As the umbrella organization of Swiss sports, Swiss Olympic is dedicated to promoting and supporting elite and recreational sports in Switzerland. We're proud to collaborate with SheSkillz Global and sporti{f} to empower women athletes and promote diversity in sports.

sporti{f}

sporti{f} is a leading advocate for gender equality in sports, offering a platform that supports athletes, coaches, and sports organizations. Together with SheSkillz Global and Swiss Olympic, we're dedicated to creating opportunities and breaking down barriers for women in sports.

Ready to Empower
Women in Sports?

Join our mentoring program and become part of a community that celebrates diversity, fosters growth, and empowers women in sports to grow professional. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable future for future for women in Swiss sport.

FAQs

Our Mentoring Program is a dynamic and enriching experience designed for female professionals. It connects mentees with senior mentors eager to share their expertise and knowledge. Our Swiss Olympic/sporti{f}/SheSkillz Global mentoring program is tailored to provide a supportive environment for career-focused discussions, networking opportunities, and personal and professional development for women in Swiss sports.

 

We recommend reading the information letter If you meet the criteria to become a mentee you can apply for one of the available places. The deadline to apply for the first group is: 31.01.2025

 

If you meet the criteria to become a mentee, you can apply for our Mentoring Program. Please see the “How does it work” section above for detailed steps.

 

Mentoring is voluntary, and mentors are not paid. If you are accepted as a mentee, we kindly ask that you respect your appointments with your mentor.

 

How much time does it take? You commit to having at least four (4) sessions with your mentor, each lasting 45-60 minutes. In addition, there is a webinar every second month, and to work in task groups on specific topics, the task groups decide when to talk/meet. You can read more about this in the information letter.

Our Mentoring Program is a dynamic and enriching experience designed for female professionals. It connects mentees with senior mentors eager to share their expertise and knowledge. Our Swiss Olympic/sporti{f}/SheSkillz Global mentoring program is tailored to provide a supportive environment for career-focused discussions, networking opportunities, and personal and professional development for women in Swiss sports.

 

Being a mentor is voluntary, and you are not paid.

 

We recommend reading the information letter to find out if being a mentor is right for you and if you meet the criteria for becoming a mentor. The deadline to apply for the first group is: 15.02.2025

 

How much time does it take to be a mentor? You commit to having at least four (4) sessions with your mentee, each lasting 45-60 minutes. We would appreciate it if you could also attend the webinars, but this is not mandatory.

The World Economic Forum has reported that achieving gender equality will take more than 130 years, and Swiss sports are no exception. The statistics regarding the number of women in various positions in Swiss sports are clear.


The program is designed to promote gender equality in the professional sports world. While focusing on women, we firmly believe in a world where «leadership knows no gender» boundaries. We are dedicated to empowering female professionals in Swiss sports by connecting them with opportunities and mentors. As we move toward achieving our program’s vision, “Leadership has no gender,” we plan to open the program to all genders who share our goal of promoting gender equality in the workplace—This once we have a more gender-balanced leadership in Swiss sports at all levels and positions. Until then, we ask for your understanding as we focus on women. The reason for choosing only female mentors for this program is to build a more robust female network; this is also why we have partnered with Sportif, the female network for Women in Sport in Switzerland.

The program is free if you are accepted as a mentee by Swiss Olympics. Swiss Olympics covers the cost.

Our goal is to create changes in Swiss sports regarding gender equality at all levels of the organisation. To achieve this, we need them to commit to supporting the mentees’ careers, as they represent their sport/organisation/institutions. We all need to “walk the talk.”
If you meet all other criteria, have a sports career, and want to work for a sports organisation. Please send an email to Iva@sheskillzglobal.com with your CV and a motivation letter. Based on this, we will discuss your application if there are any open places.
Yes, you can. Many of the mentees in SheSkillz Global programs are executives.

Inform one of us on the Project Management team—Karin, Luana, or Guro—and we will look into it.


Message :You can also check out the Q&A for the SheSkillz Global platform here: FAQs
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